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School districts across the US are now banning the popular “one chip challenge” and here is why. When it comes to social media, there are children all across the country who either have access to the apps or are aware of what is going on. The latest viral videos and trends are the talk of the playground, and even if a child has never logged on once, they are hearing it from their peers.
This can be concerning because there are some challenges and trends out there that have been deemed “dangerous.” Parents are always being told about the latest challenges because if they are not aware of what is going on, they are not able to speak to their children about the risks involved.
According to Today and Mashed, school districts across the country are banning a challenge that is called the “one chip challenge,” and it is something parents should be aware of.
This challenge involves eating a single chip that is made with two of the hottest known peppers in the world. These chips are made by a company called Paqui, and they are being banned from schools because children have been hospitalized after trying them.
This trend appeared in 2016, and the chip is a plain tortilla chip that is “laced” with Carolina Reaper and Scorpion Peppers. The company states that this chip turns the tongue blue, and while it may seem harmless, it has had some dangerous outcomes. The challenge is to eat the entire chip and then see how long you can wait without drinking or eating anything to get rid of the heat.
This can have children challenging each other in the attempt to post the video online, and go viral, but it can be harmful to their health. The company’s website does have warnings, and it is advised that they are kept out of reach of children. The latest school district to ban the challenge was Tyler, Texas, and that was after three children were sent to the hospital after trying the challenge.
Students in California were also sent to the hospital after trying this challenge, and it has educators urging parents to talk to their children about this trend, and how dangerous it can be. That it is harming children, and sending them to the hospital. Districts are now stating that any student who brings this item to school will be suspended, so it is something to take very seriously.